Forest Lodge

Mt Cheeseman Skifield Road, 7580 Castle Hill, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.2/10! <small>(score from <b>81</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
a bathroom with a toilet and a sink and a speaker at Forest Lodge in Castle Hill
a yellow house with a porch and a deck at Forest Lodge in Castle Hill
a room with two bunk beds and a ladder at Forest Lodge in Castle Hill
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Forest Lodge

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Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
81 reviews

Located in Castle Hill, Forest Lodge offers backpacker style accommodations with mountain views. It is 4.3 mi from Mount Cheeseman and features ski storage space, as well as a shared lounge. Porters is 14 mi away. Skiing is among the activities that guests can enjoy near the hostel as well as mountain biking and hiking. The nearest airport is Christchurch International Airport, 61 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.2
High score for Castle Hill
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mastershifu
    China China
    “Spirit of the place, location, support of the staff. Best of the best the shared kitchen/ living room with woodstove”
  • Acacia
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Everything was amazing, love the warmth from the fire!!”
  • Angela
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Forest Lodge is down a long gravel road and feels remote. The fire was on when we arrived and Hamish gave a friendly introduction. Kitchen had everything to cook, eat and clean, just bring food. Excellent wifi free of charge.”

Area info

Amenities of Forest Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
View
  • Mountain view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
Ski
  • Ski storage
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
    Off-site
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Lowered sink
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    Property practices

    This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules
    Forest Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 21:00
    Check-out
    From 06:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
    Accepted payment methods
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    FAQs about Forest Lodge

    • Forest Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Skiing

    • The prices at Forest Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Forest Lodge is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Forest Lodge is 3.7 miles from the center of Castle Hill. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.